Inconvenient incident: Mindless vandals wreck Falkirk park's accessible public toilets
Just as the school Easter break approaches the accessible male public toilets in Falkirk’s historic Callendar Park are now out of action thanks to the thoughtless behaviour of vandals.
A post on Falkirk Explored’s Facebook page earlier this week stated: “Due to vandalism the male and accessible toilets at Callendar Park are currently closed until further notice. CCTV footage will be reviewed and appropriate action taken. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to have both toilets re-opened once repairs have been completed. Alternative toilets can be found within Callendar House.
"These will be available during opening hours of 10am to 5pm. Thank you for your patience and co-operation.”
Earlier today, Falkirk Council confirmed the toilets were not the “changing places” facilities which were installed, at considerable cost, in the park in 2025.
A spokesperson said: “The mens' and accessible toilets behind the kiosk at Callendar Park were damaged during a break-in and will remain closed until repairs are completed. We are working to reopen the facilities as soon as possible.
“These are not the changing places facilities. The ladies' toilets remain open during kiosk opening hours, and alternative toilets are available at Callendar House during its normal opening hours."
Falkirk Council “changing places” toilets are located beside the active travel hub in Callendar Park. These toilets, which were installed last year, have much more space than standard accessible toilets, with equipment that includes a height adjustable changing bench and a ceiling hoist.
Thankfully those facilities were not damaged during the incident.